In this shorter, bite sized conversation, host Amelia Phillips and endocrinologisy Prof. Katherine Samaras discuss the top ways to manage an autoimmune condition. They look at why the prevalence in women spikes drastically as we age, what the most common conditions are, how we can avoid them, and the top principles for managing an autoimmune condition. About the guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras is a clinical endocrinologist and researcher, with over 140 publications plus a TEDx talk under her belt. She is so well respected that her portrait was painted by artist Sinaed Davies and made it into the 2019 Archibald finals.  About the host: Amelia Phillips is a registered exercise scientist and nutritionist with a career spanning 26 years in health. She's a registered exercise scientist, nutritionist and researcher (with a Masters of Human Nutrition). She was the co-founder of health tech company 12WBT which grew from start-up and more recently Inner Vitality, an 8 week online program using biomarkers and personalised health that she runs with an Integrative GP.  Amelia also consults to health companies, presents and appears in the media, most recently on the Ch9 show Do You Want to Live Forever. Amelia had four kids in five years and is dedicated to empowering women to build a life after kids on the foundation of health (mental and physical), connection and purpose.  If you have a question for Amelia, reach out via Insta @_amelia_phillips, email [email protected]  Find out more at www.ameliaphillips.com.au Find out more about Inner Vitality, a new approach to your health: https://innervitality.ameliaphillips.com.au/pages/  CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        Guest: Prof. Katherine Samaras                                                                                                  Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                      Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.